Disappearance Mystery Darkens Ada Handley Case in Des Moines
Ada Handley, daughter of Joseph Handley, vanishes after a buggy sighting near her home in Des Moines. Police and neighbors hunt for clues, with reports describing a rubber tired buggy and a young male driver. Witnesses recall no firm details as parents urge search and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Mandley
Joseph ‘I. Handley
Herome
Des Moines
K. Handley
Mr. Chase Jad
Athrary 3
Arson charge and legal actions reported in Chicago and Osceola
A broker named Daniel W Archer filed a peni in US district court Chicago claiming liabilities of 237297 and assets of 15000 tied to property in Connect Biuits. Principal creditors include J A McWard 28786 and Waverly Canning 14000. In Osceola Mrs Julia Crosby faced murder charge for killing her husband Nicholas Crosby at Woodbine, pleaded guilty and faces about twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W Archer
United States District Court
Chicago
Connect Biuits
Archer
Lowa S
Nebraska
J.A. McWard
Atlantic
Waverly Canning Company
Waverly
Julia Crosby
Tal
Legislative Election Contest in Seventy-Eight District
F and Gibson Republican files papers contesting J C Cottrell Democrat victory for Plymouth County Seventy-Eight District representative. Gibson alleges ballot irregularities in two townships after Cottrell was declared winner by 34 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Gibson
J- C_ Cottrell
Cottrell
Plymouth County
Gibson
Hardware Men Beet Des Moines Conference on Trade Prices
Prominent hardware dealers from across the state met at a Des Moines conference last week to exchange notes on prices and topics of current interest to the trade. The gathering showcased the hardware sector's effort to stay aligned on market trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Train Wrecker Bound Over In Burlington Mail Car Attack
A porter on the Illinois Central shot himself in a two steeping car at the Dubuque depot. He was found dying, taken to Mercy Hospital, and died about 11:30 PM. Charles Essex, arrested on suspicion of attempting to wreck a Burlington mail car, had a preliminary hearing in Chariton district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Mercy Hospital
Charles Essex
Burlington Ass
Lins
Creta
Randolph Watts
R. W
Unfortunate Season for Fruit Growers Reported
The annual meeting of the Horticulturists Society heard reports from twelve districts showing a very bad season for fruit growers due to severe winter weather. Secretary Greene noted heavy losses in orchards and nursery stock, especially on the north and northwest slopes, while most sites with good soil and age 5 to 10 years fared better. Despite losses, plans to contribute to fresh Iowa fruit for Paris exposition were approved. Future outlook was considered not discouraging with varying health by fruit type and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tews Heurts
Des Atoines
Greene
Shorthorn Breeders Meet At Ames With Large Attendance
Representatives of the Shorthorn Breeders Association gathered in Ames on December 12 and 15 for a significant meeting. About 200 stockmen from across the state attended, with young members showing notable enthusiasm. Directors named included Rawards of Webster City Edwards and Williamsburg, J. Thompson of Iona, C. Ave of Mason City, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lowe ‘Shorthorn Breeders” Association
Asso* N
Rock Rapids Smallpox Precautions and Local Crimes
Lyons County health orders enforce vaccination of pupils and teachers amid smallpox cases. Reported robberies include a First National Bank hold up by W D Sansom, captured within an hour. a mysterious Dow City jail death. and a cremated ex-soldier named John Knapp found near Dow City who recently worked for Kilpatrick Bros. railroad contractors in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Lyons County
Ight
W. D Sansom
Bf Sac City
Dow Ciay
San Francisco
Kilpatrick Bros
Tailroad
Wyoming
John Knapp
Libel Verdict In Capitaliss Case Reaches 3100 Damages
Sealed verdict from Le Mars opened by Judge Wakefeld December 22 finds plaintiff Zurawski Reichman entitled to 3100 damages for libel after a second trial. Jade Gaynor previously set aside a 3300 verdict as excessive amid local interest due to Zurawski banker and Teichman retiree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Zurawski-Reichman
Wakefeld
Jade Gaynor
Zurawski
Teichman
Escape of a Prisoner Reports Federal Violation
Robert L. Donaldson, sentenced in Missouri for assault with intent to kill, escaped from a deputy sheriff while being taken to Fort Madison. Also reported is a dispute among Mystic Shriners with Davenport Kaaba and Cedar Rapids El Kahir petitioning Des Moines for a new temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Donaldson
Missouri Fairey
State Penitentiary
Sherif Whle
Fort Madison
Towa
Iowa
Kaaba
Davenport
el Kahir
Cedar Rapida
Doy Moines
What will Congress do
A survey of the opening days of the new Congress outlines debate on the currency bill, committee reorganizations, and diplomacy as the Senate and House transact routine business. Key figures include Dalzell, Maddox, McClean, and Pettigrew with discussions on Cuba, the Philippines, and naval issues. The period ends with continued currency debate and planned committee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Dalzell
Greystreet
Dolligea
Maddox
McClean
Senate
Afesor
Divivis
Hig
Pettigrew
Dewey
Philippe Republic
Coeur d'Alene
Clark
Scott
Jom
Cullom
Prince
Llinoisi
Driese
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Parker
Jersey
William Alden Smith Jehican
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Powers
Vermont
Messes, Newlands
Nevada
Cochran
Quissouri
Shefreth
Colorado
McMilan
St. Mary's Canal
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
The Christmas Plot and Lilla’s Secret Gift
In a fragmented Christmas tale a scheming lover Randolph Watts plans a happy holiday with gifts for Lilla while avoiding her suspicion. Mrs Sprague and Mrs Sucher uncover a secret about a bracelet watch and miniature mother’s portrait, complicating the lovers’ schemes as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Sprague
Mrs. Sucher
Mrs. Sprague
Lilla
Rendolph Watts
Lila
Moore's
Lille
Swith
Eilla
Nerve impulse speed and thought rate debate
Prof. Richer argues nerve impulse transmission cannot exceed ten to twelve times per second. He claims thinking a sequence of words cannot pass this rate and sensory subsumptions cannot be accelerated. He suggests this interval could be the psychological unit of time, else sound, electricity, and light would be separate undulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richer
Rieher
Theatrics Snowster Brings Realistic Snow to Theaters
A new machine creates fake snow for stage productions using two revolving perforated cylinders to drop simulated substances. Electric fans under each cylinder propel the snow across the stage as it descends, enhancing realism for audiences.
Good Diamond Toast Distinguishing Diamonds From Glass
A test for telling diamonds from glass and pastes by touch and coldness. The diamond feels noticeably colder to the tongue, aiding identification in a simple, tactile method.
Home for the Holidays and Hopes for the New Year
A fragmentary holiday message reflects a festive wish for happiness in the coming year. The text blends hopeful phrases about joy, renewal, and better times ahead, though some words are garbled, preserving the overall seasonal sentiment.
Lilla's Xmas Presents in a tangle of romance and goodbyes
Lilla Sprague quarrels with a fiancé and discovers a mysterious bracelet while trying to explain a breakup. Mrs. Sprague consoles, while Randolph Watts pursues Mrs. Sucher and a planned braving of social expectations. A hidden message reveals the truth behind the strain.
Christmas and the Children Told by Little Folks
A nostalgic piece celebrates well behaved children during Christmas. It praises little girls and boys who listen to their mothers, write letters to Santy Claus, and deserve toys for good conduct. The text highlights sweetness, good manners, and family warmth surrounding holiday anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santy Claus
Best of AN Gifts and Self Improvement Note
A readable fragment offering advice on self improvement and kindness. It suggests being pleasant and helpful to others and implies that such behavior will be blessed by those around you. The wording is fragmented and mystic in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Christmas Mirage From A Fraying Auction Theme
A garbled OCR passage hints at holiday giving and misheard phrases about Christmas boxes and gifts. The stray words evoke a seasonal scene with names like Santa and Christmastide, but the text remains fragmented and largely unclear in meaning.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hawkey
Rome i Des Moines
Wallers
Frethes
Faul
Galen
Ritchey i
White
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Bridge
Mr. Pleasant
Aseland
RE. Waitehead
Whitehead
Morton
Sioux City
Boston
Woodbury County
Savery House
Des-Mo
Doblin Minxter
Olson
0. Oberg
Dastor
Iasachon
Oberg
Sheldon
Sheldon Dee
Security Banke
Barron Bros
Parks & Parks
Hlc.lane
Clarence S. Argo
Congress
Ani
Hyeth
the Good New Times
Lough
Granpa
Paradise
Ang
Lea
Tle
Irs
Sprague
Chili
Sueber
Frump
Randolph
Airs. Sucher
Mattie
Moore
Ther
Waters
Mrs
Lin
IgSanta Claus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!